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Krav Maga in San Diego, CA
San Diego has 7 Krav Maga schools — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Krav Maga Academy San Diego
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Cali Combat Systems: Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
RB Training Systems
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Hercules Krav Maga
Good to know in San Diego
2 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized certification or network (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG, Krav Maga Alliance), students point to Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense and Street Ready Krav Maga.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense runs women's self-defense.
Plan your first class
These schools offer a free intro, free first class, or trial offer — the low-risk way to try Krav Maga before you commit. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.
- Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (53)
- Full Potential Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Krav Maga Academy San Diego ★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
New to Krav Maga?
These schools are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that contact and pressure-testing build up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (53)
- Full Potential Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Krav Maga Academy San Diego ★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in San Diego
These schools run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, situational awareness, and staying safe. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (53)
- Full Potential Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Krav Maga Academy San Diego ★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
Krav Maga in San Diego: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in San Diego?
- Most San Diego schools don't post prices online. Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any San Diego schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 7 schools in San Diego advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense, Full Potential Martial Arts Academy, Krav Maga Academy San Diego. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in San Diego?
- Yes. Krav Maga welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 San Diego schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. Sparring and pressure-testing build up slowly, a good school never pressures newcomers, and a good instructor scales everything to your level — just tell them about any injuries and ease in.
- Are there kids' Krav Maga classes in San Diego?
- Yes — 4 San Diego schools run kids' or youth Krav Maga, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.